What Happened on July 14, 1902

Historical Events

  • The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta (reconstructed 1912)

Famous Birthdays

  • Paul Guilfoyle, American actor and director (White Heat, Cyrano de Bergerac), born in Jersey City, New Jersey (d. 1961)
  • Truman J. Hedding, US vice-admiral (WWII) (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • William Still, African-American abolitionist, businessman and conductor of the Underground Railroad, dies at 80
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About July 14, 1902

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer